B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun

A vision to impart in depth knowledge of Agricultural sciences

A college which has given excellent results in the field of B.Sc Agricultural studies and known as an excellent B.Sc Agriculture college in Dehradun

B.Sc (agriculture) course has been started in D.D College with a vision to impart in depth knowledge of agricultural sciences and train students in developing expertise in frontier areas of agriculture and horticulture for a sustainable agricultural production .This course is affiliated to H.N.B Garhwal University. This program curriculum includes courses in crop production, horticulture techniques, bio-technology and farm engineering together with a relevant laboratory programs and a research project leading to a dissertation. The students are specifically groomed for R & D and Industry. The department has a strong interdisciplinary research and training base in agriculture biotechnological sciences and engineering which prepare the students for academics, industry and research.

Scope of B.Sc Agriculture

Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for the majority of Indians and this field will never run out of job opportunities. Agriculture industry can never go down as “food” is the basic necessity for life. There are several opportunities fir B.Sc Agriculture Graduates in Government and in Private sector. Graduate in B.Sc Agriculture can also be hired for the Posts like Agriculture Development Officers (ADO) and Block Development Officers (BDO).

Few Employment opportunities are available as:

• Agriculture Research Scientist
• Food Processing Units in Government
• Seed Technologies Firm
• Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
• Farm Manager
• Research Officer
• Agriculture Officer
• Plantation Manager
• Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields
• Production Manager
• Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks
• Operations Manager in Fertiliser Units